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The Late Movies: 7 Drastically Different Covers of "Single Ladies"

Superstar Beyonce Knowles turns 31 today. And while we don't think she needs us to send her any gifts — Jay-Z likely has that covered, especially after the great success of this weekend's first-ever Made in America festival — it seemed like a good opportunity to round up some of the best covers of her popular song "Single Ladies," which has been certified quadruple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Olympian Matthew Mitcham

The Olympic diver "put a ring on it" with his ukelele.

Bluegrass

The Cleverlys give the hit single an entirely new sound.

More Bluegrass + Line Dancing

The Pigs with John Williamson on jaw harp have backup dancers doing what we can only assume is a dance inspired by Beyonce's iconic moves.

Deathcore

This Berklee student makes the song a little darker.

Jazz

Java's gypsy-style jazz duo used this as an audition tape.

Classical Piano

Scroll to about the one-minute mark to hear this high school junior — she recorded after the prom — do her take on the pop song.

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